Bennington, VT to Cornwall, VT is 86.6 miles and takes about 2h 18m via U.S. Route 7, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Vermont, making it a straightforward drive. With 86% of the route on highways, expect a fairly efficient transit. This is a good option if you're looking for a relatively quick connection between these two Vermont locations without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.3 miles from Bennington, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi
1h 16m
U.S. Route 7 North
15.1 mi
25m
South Main Street
7.8 mi
13m
Vermont Route 30
4.6 mi
8m
Champlain Street
3 mi
5m
Vermont Route 73 East
2.8 mi
5m
Depot Street
0.4 mi
1m
North Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 7
— 51.6 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, VT and Cornwall, VT.
1
Start on VT 9
0.1 mi·26 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Depot Street
3
Merge onto US 7
0.3 mi·47 sec·North Street
4
Continue on US 7
1.0 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 7 North
5
Merge onto US 7; VT 279
0.2 mi·15 sec·Bennington Bypass
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
52 mi·1 hr 16 min·U.S. Route 7
7
Continue on US 4; US 7
2.8 mi·5 min·South Main Street
8
Continue on US 7
14 mi·23 min·U.S. Route 7 North
9
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi·42 sec·Center Street
10
Continue on US 7; VT 73
0.2 mi·41 sec·Conant Square
11
Turn left onto VT 73
3.0 mi·5 min·Champlain Street
12
Continue on VT 73
2.8 mi·5 min·Vermont Route 73 East
13
Turn right onto VT 30
0.9 mi·1 min·Vermont Route 30
14
Continue on VT 30
4.9 mi·8 min·South Main Street
15
Continue on VT 30
3.7 mi·6 min·Vermont Route 30
16
Turn left onto Fisher Road
147 ft·11 sec·Fisher Road
17
Turn left onto Park Lane
247 ft·10 sec·Park Lane
18
Arrive at destination
Park Lane
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 18-minute drive time, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. While the longest stretch is over 50 miles, there are no designated stops, so plan your fuel and breaks accordingly. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's an economical drive, but always check your gauge before heading out on any route, especially before a 51.6-mile stretch on U.S. Route 7.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.3 miles from Bennington, VT, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.3 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cornwall, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bennington, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bennington, VT
This is one driving day of about 86.6 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Bennington, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 7 for about 51.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 86.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Depot Street
Turn right onto Depot Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|US 7 / North Street
Merge onto US 7 / North Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
1.9 mi into trip|~3m in|US 7; VT 279 / Bennington Bypass
Merge onto US 7; VT 279 / Bennington Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
2.1 mi into trip|~4m in|US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7 / U.S. Route 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
86.6 mi into trip|~2h 18m in|Park Lane
Turn left onto Park Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.11 one way
$30.23 round trip
$4.43/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.93
$16.82
$33.64
premium
$5.30
$18.07
$36.15
diesel
$6.18
$21.07
$42.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26
0
$9.09
$4.16
Efficient EV
21.7
0
$7.58
$3.46
EV Truck/SUV
34.6
0
$12.12
$5.54
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 15, 2026
Origin
Bennington, VT
Afternoon
in Bennington on Saturday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 2 to 8 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Cornwall, VT
Afternoon
in Cornwall on Saturday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 18m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 53.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 86% of the 86.6-mile route on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on U.S. Route 7 spans 51.6 miles, offering a chance for steady cruising. Expect the highway portion to conclude as you approach your destination, transitioning to South Main Street in Cornwall.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.6 mi on U.S. Route 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 7 and U.S. Route 7 North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Depot Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 18m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 7 / North Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.9 miles (US 7; VT 279 / Bennington Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Bennington is a town in Southwestern Vermont. Boasting five covered bridges it is a classic Vermont country town, and is also home to Bennington College. This article also encompasses the neighboring town of North Bennington.
Top landmarks
•Old Bennington — village in Vermont
•Bennington Battle Monument — monument in Bennington, Vermont, United States
•Bennington Museum — museum in Bennington, Vermont, USA
The longest stretch is about 51.6 miles on U.S. Route 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 7 / North Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.9 miles (US 7; VT 279 / Bennington Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cornwall, VT before heading back.
